2010–11 Tampa Bay Lightning season
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The 2010–11 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 19th season for the Lightning franchise
of the National Hockey League
(NHL). For the first time since the 2006–07 season, the Lightning qualified for the playoffs.
executive Steve Yzerman
as their new general manager. He hired Guy Boucher
, coach of the AHL
Hamilton Bulldogs
, as the new head coach on June 9, 2010.
was named one of the Three Stars for the month of October, with Stamkos himself coming away with the honor of First Star. Stamkos led the league with 19 points, scoring nine goals and assisting on ten, and was tied for the second-best Plus-minus rating at +9.
The Lightning's record started to slide in November, as they earned only three points in their first seven games of the month. On November 11, Vincent Lecavalier
suffered a fracture to his right hand. He underwent surgery on November 15, and was placed on the injured reserve list, and was expected to miss 4–5 weeks. He would ultimately return one month later on December 15, having missed 15 games. Despite losing their captain, the Lightning were able to win six of the month's final nine games, a stretch that included a streak of five consecutive wins. With a 14–8–3 record and 31 points, the Lightning fell to second place in the division and fifth in the conference.
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Lightning. Stats reflect time with Lightning only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
during the 2010–11 season.
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in Los Angeles
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affiliate will remain to be the Norfolk Admirals
in the 2010–11
season.
of the ECHL
and the Lightning entered a one-year affiliation agreement for the 2010–11
season on July 29, 2010.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). For the first time since the 2006–07 season, the Lightning qualified for the playoffs.
Pre-season
On May 25, 2010, the Lightning announced Hall of Fame player and former Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
executive Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman
Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
as their new general manager. He hired Guy Boucher
Guy Boucher
Guy Boucher is the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League and a former hockey player.-Playing years:Before his coaching years, Boucher played right wing with the McGill Redmen between 1991 and 1995...
, coach of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
Hamilton Bulldogs
Hamilton Bulldogs
The Hamilton Bulldogs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at Copps Coliseum, nicknamed 'The Dog Pound'. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens...
, as the new head coach on June 9, 2010.
Regular season
In October, the Lightning compiled a 7–2–1 record and with 15 points, leading not only the Southeast Division, but also the entire Eastern Conference. This was the first time the Lightning had ever led the East after the first month of the season. Steven StamkosSteven Stamkos
Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Stamkos was the first overall pick in the 2006 OHL Entry Draft, from the Markham Waxers of the OMHA. Playing with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey...
was named one of the Three Stars for the month of October, with Stamkos himself coming away with the honor of First Star. Stamkos led the league with 19 points, scoring nine goals and assisting on ten, and was tied for the second-best Plus-minus rating at +9.
The Lightning's record started to slide in November, as they earned only three points in their first seven games of the month. On November 11, Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent Lecavalier is a Canadian professional hockey center and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Rimouski Océanic:...
suffered a fracture to his right hand. He underwent surgery on November 15, and was placed on the injured reserve list, and was expected to miss 4–5 weeks. He would ultimately return one month later on December 15, having missed 15 games. Despite losing their captain, the Lightning were able to win six of the month's final nine games, a stretch that included a streak of five consecutive wins. With a 14–8–3 record and 31 points, the Lightning fell to second place in the division and fifth in the conference.
Playoffs
After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on March 31, the Lightning clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2006–07 season2006–07 Tampa Bay Lightning season
The 2006–07 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 15th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to rebound from their disappointing first round exit in 2005–06...
.
Pre-season
| 2010 Pre-season game log: 4–1–1 (Home: 1–0–0 ; Road: 2–1–1; Neutral: 1–0–0) | ||||||||||
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| 1 | September 21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 – 2 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
Ellis Dan Ellis Daniel Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League... |
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| 2 | September 22 (in Winnipeg, MB) | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
2 – 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Colorado Avalanche organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
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| 3 | September 23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 – 5 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Ellis | 2–1–0 | ||||
| 4 | September 25 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 – 5 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
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| 5 | October 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 – 1 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
OT | Smith | 3–1–1 | |||
| 6 | October 2 | Florida Panthers | 1 – 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Smith | 4–1–1 | ||||
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Playoffs
| 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs The 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 13, 2011, after the conclusion of the 2010–11 NHL regular season. Game 1 of the Finals was held on June 1, while Game 7 was held on June 15... |
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
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| 82 | 31 | 68 | 99 | 0 | 12 | |
| 82 | 45 | 46 | 91 | 3 | 74 | |
| 65 | 25 | 29 | 54 | -5 | 43 | |
| 81 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 5 | 10 | |
| 63 | 17 | 23 | 40 | -12 | 20 | |
| 54 | 14 | 24 | 38 | -3 | 51 | |
| 77 | 18 | 14 | 32 | -12 | 52 | |
| 57 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 8 | 171 | |
| 82 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 2 | 14 | |
| 80 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 0 | 56 | |
| 79 | 3 | 23 | 26 | 3 | 70 | |
| 79 | 10 | 15 | 25 | -6 | 29 | |
| 79 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 2 | 62 | |
| 82 | 7 | 11 | 18 | -12 | 32 | |
| 78 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -5 | 12 | |
| 61 | 1 | 12 | 13 | -4 | 15 | |
| 69 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 12 | |
| 23 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -10 | 8 | |
| 31 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 11 | |
| 72 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 70 | |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 2 | |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 2 | |
| † | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 18 | 10 | 10 | 20 | -8 | 4 | |
| 18 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 16 | |
| 18 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 2 | |
| 17 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 40 | |
| 18 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -5 | 6 | |
| 15 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 4 | |
| 18 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 18 | |
| 16 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 8 | |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -3 | 14 | |
| 18 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 24 | |
| 18 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | |
| 18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 8 | |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | |
| 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 9 | |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 2 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM | |
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| † | 34 | 1993 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 85 | 2.56 | 967 | .912 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| ‡ | 31 | 1679 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 82 | 2.93 | 741 | .889 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 22 | 1202 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 58 | 2.90 | 576 | .899 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 120 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 | 63 | .968 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 17 | 982 | 10 | 6 | 41 | 2.51 | 541 | .924 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 120 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 | 48 | .958 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Lightning. Stats reflect time with Lightning only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Stamkos was the first overall pick in the 2006 OHL Entry Draft, from the Markham Waxers of the OMHA. Playing with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey... |
NHL Third Star of the Week | October 25, 2010 |
| Steven Stamkos | NHL First Star of the Month | October 2010 |
| Steven Stamkos | NHL Second Star of the Week | January 24, 2011 |
| Vincent Lecavalier Vincent Lecavalier Vincent Lecavalier is a Canadian professional hockey center and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Rimouski Océanic:... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | April 11, 2011 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Dana Tyrell Dana Tyrell Dana Tyrell is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League. He was a second round selection of the Lightning, taken 47th overall at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 2010... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 9, 2010 |
| Dana Tyrell | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 27, 2010 |
| Mattias Ritola Mattias Ritola Mattias Ritola is a professional Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for MODO of the Swedish Elite League .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Goal | October 30, 2010 |
| Dana Tyrell | 1st Career NHL Assist | November 9, 2010 |
| Johan Harju Johan Harju Johan Harju is a professional Swedish ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Luleå HF of Elitserien... |
1st Career NHL Game | November 12, 2010 |
| Martin St. Louis Martin St. Louis Martin St. Louis is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
700th Career NHL Point | November 17, 2010 |
| Johan Harju | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
December 4, 2010 |
| Victor Hedman Victor Hedman Victor Erik Olof Hedman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
100th Career NHL Game | December 4, 2010 |
| Johan Harju | 1st Career NHL Goal | December 7, 2010 |
| Martin St. Louis | 800th Career NHL Game | December 7, 2010 |
| Matt Smaby Matt Smaby Matt Smaby is a defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL.-Playing career:Smaby was drafted 41st overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Smaby had a 3-year collegiate career with the University of North Dakota. He made his pro debut during the 2006–07 season he played for... |
100th Career NHL Game | December 11, 2010 |
| Randy Jones | 100th Career NHL Point | December 15, 2010 |
| Dominic Moore Dominic Moore Dominic Michael Moore is an Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Moore attended both St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill, Ontario; St... |
400th Career NHL Game | December 15, 2010 |
| Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Stamkos was the first overall pick in the 2006 OHL Entry Draft, from the Markham Waxers of the OMHA. Playing with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey... |
100th Career NHL Goal | December 20, 2010 |
| Randy Jones | 300th Career NHL Game | December 26, 2010 |
| Cedrick Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Colorado Avalanche organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Win |
December 30, 2010 |
| Steven Stamkos | 200th Career NHL Game | January 1, 2011 |
| Dwayne Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... |
25th Career NHL Shutout | January 12, 2011 |
| Mike Lundin Mike Lundin Mike Lundin is an American professional ice hockey player, who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . He attended college at the University of Maine.-Minnesota Wild:... |
200th Career NHL Game | January 14, 2011 |
| Steven Stamkos | 200th Career NHL Point | January 14, 2011 |
| Dwayne Roloson | 200th Career NHL Win | January 18, 2011 |
| Vincent Lecavalier Vincent Lecavalier Vincent Lecavalier is a Canadian professional hockey center and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Rimouski Océanic:... |
900th Career NHL Game | January 18, 2011 |
| Marc-Andre Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:... |
400th Career NHL Game | February 6, 2011 |
| Simon Gagne Simon Gagné Simon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior... |
700th Career NHL Game | February 6, 2011 |
| Steven Stamkos | 100th Career NHL Assist | February 8, 2011 |
| Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
100th Career NHL Point | February 8, 2011 |
| Sean Bergenheim | 300th Career NHL Game | February 12, 2011 |
| Michael Vernace Michael Vernace Michael Vernace is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League, under contract to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization of the NHL.... |
1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
February 15, 2011 |
| Marc-Andre Bergeron | 200th Career NHL Point | February 23, 2011 |
| Mattias Ohlund Mattias Öhlund Mattias Öhlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and an alternate captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Prior to joining the Lightning, he played eleven seasons with the Vancouver Canucks... |
900th Career NHL Game | March 22, 2011 |
| Adam Hall Adam Hall -Playing career:Hall was a member of the United States National Development Team Program, and twice represented the United States at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, in 1999 and 2000. He was selected 52nd overall by the Nashville Predators in the second round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft... |
500th Career NHL Game | March 25, 2011 |
| Pavel Kubina Pavel Kubina Pavel Kubina is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman, and is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Playing career:Kubina started his professional career with HC Vítkovice of the Czech Extraliga... |
900th Career NHL Game | April 8, 2011 |
| Playoffs | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Victor Hedman Victor Hedman Victor Erik Olof Hedman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Mike Lundin Mike Lundin Mike Lundin is an American professional ice hockey player, who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . He attended college at the University of Maine.-Minnesota Wild:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Teddy Purcell Teddy Purcell Edward "Teddy" Purcell is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Stamkos was the first overall pick in the 2006 OHL Entry Draft, from the Markham Waxers of the OMHA. Playing with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Nate Thompson Nate Thompson Nate Scott Thompson is an American ice hockey player, currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Dana Tyrell Dana Tyrell Dana Tyrell is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League. He was a second round selection of the Lightning, taken 47th overall at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 2010... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Victor Hedman | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 15, 2011 |
| Nate Thompson | 1st Career NHL Playoff Goal 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 15, 2011 |
| Steven Stamkos | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 18, 2011 |
| Sean Bergenheim | 1st Career NHL Playoff Goal 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 20, 2011 |
| Teddy Purcell | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 20, 2011 |
| Sean Bergenheim | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist | April 23, 2011 |
| Mike Lundin | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 23, 2011 |
| Steven Stamkos | 1st Career NHL Playoff Goal | April 23, 2011 |
| Nate Thompson | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist | April 23, 2011 |
| Steve Downie Steve Downie Steve Downie is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Goal | April 25, 2011 |
| Teddy Purcell | 1st Career NHL Playoff Goal | April 25, 2011 |
| Blair Jones Blair Jones Blair Jones is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.Blair Jones scored his first NHL goal on January 30, 2007 against the Los Angeles Kings on goalie Sean Burke.... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | May 1, 2011 |
| Simon Gagne Simon Gagné Simon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior... |
100th Career NHL Playoff Game | May 17, 2011 |
| Mike Smith | 1st Career NHL Playoff Game | May 17, 2011 |
| Mike Smith | 1st Career NHL Playoff Win | May 21, 2011 |
Transactions
The Lightning have been involved in the following transactions2010–11 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2010–11 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable. Players who have retired are also...
during the 2010–11 season.
Trades
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| July 1, 2010 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Andrej Meszaros Andrej Meszároš Andrej Meszároš is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... 2nd-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| July 19, 2010 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Matt Walker 4th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Simon Gagne Simon Gagné Simon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior... |
| August 16, 2010 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Karri Ramo Karri Rämö Karri Rämö is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. His contract rights are owned by the Montreal Canadiens and he has also played for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:Rämö was drafted by the... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Cedrick Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Colorado Avalanche organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
| August 27, 2010 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Matt Lashoff Matt Lashoff Matt Robert Lashoff is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and professional musician currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. Matt's younger brother, Brian Lashoff, is a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings.... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Alex Berry Alex Berry Alex Steele Berry is an American professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL.Berry was selected in the fifth round, 153rd overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs... Stefano Giliati Stefano Giliati Stefano Giliati is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Bolzano-Bozen Foxes of the Italian Serie A.-Professional career:... |
| December 9, 2010 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Juraj Simek Juraj Šimek Juraj Šimek is a Slovak-Swiss professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League A .-Playing career:... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Levi Nelson Levi Nelson Levi Nelson is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently with ESV Kaufbeuren of the German 2nd Bundesliga... |
| January 1, 2011 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Ty Wishart Ty Wishart Ty Wishart is an Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing in the New York Islanders organization.-Playing career:... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Dwayne Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... |
| February 18, 2011 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To St. Louis Blues Brock Beukeboom 3rd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Eric Brewer |
| February 24, 2011 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Dan Ellis Dan Ellis Daniel Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Curtis McElhinney Curtis McElhinney Robert Curtis McElhinney is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. McElhinney was a sixth-round selection of the Flames, 176th overall, at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
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Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Dan Ellis Dan Ellis Daniel Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
2 years, $3 million |
| Pavel Kubina Pavel Kubina Pavel Kubina is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman, and is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Playing career:Kubina started his professional career with HC Vítkovice of the Czech Extraliga... |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
2 years, $7.7 million |
| Niklas Persson Niklas Persson Niklas Persson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in the KHL.- External links :... |
Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik | 1 year, $550,000 |
| Brett Clark | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
2 years, $3 million |
| Marc-Antoine Pouliot Marc-Antoine Pouliot Marc-Antoine Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was selected 22nd overall by Edmonton in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Chris Durno Chris Durno Christopher Scott Durno is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League while under contract to the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Mathieu Roy Mathieu Roy Mathieu Roy also known as Matt Roy is a professional ice hockey defenceman with the Carolina Hurricanes organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Mike Vernace | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Dominic Moore Dominic Moore Dominic Michael Moore is an Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Moore attended both St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill, Ontario; St... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
2 years, $2.2 million |
| Mike Angelidis Mike Angelidis Mike Angelidis is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League while under contract to the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Albany River Rats Albany River Rats The Albany River Rats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center.- Founding to 2010 :... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Juraj Simek Juraj Šimek Juraj Šimek is a Slovak-Swiss professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League A .-Playing career:... |
Norfolk Admirals Norfolk Admirals The Norfolk Admirals are a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Admirals play in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Scope.-History:... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $700,000 |
| Randy Jones | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $1 million |
| Charles Landry | Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville Voltigeurs The Drummondville Voltigeurs are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was originally granted for the 1982–83 season, and are based out of Drummondville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Centre Marcel Dionne... |
3 years, $1.625 million entry-level contract |
| Marc-Andre Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1 year, $1 million |
| Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson (ice hockey) Tyler Johnson is an American ice hockey center. He currently plays for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League . In March 2011, he was signed by the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Spokane Chiefs:... |
Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the... |
3 years, $2.27 million entry-level contract |
| Pat Nagle Pat Nagle Pat Nagle is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals in the American Hockey League.... |
Ferris State Bulldogs Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey The Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ferris State University. The Bulldogs are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
2 years, $1.125 million entry-level contract |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Todd Fedoruk Todd Fedoruk Todd Fedoruk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He is currently an assistant coach with the Trenton Titans of the ECHL.-Playing career:... |
TBD | Contract bought out |
| Zenon Konopka Zenon Konopka Zenon Konopka is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Konopka is currently a member of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Ryan Craig Ryan Craig Ryan Craig is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Alex Tanguay Alex Tanguay Alexandre Tanguay is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played with the Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL and briefly for HC Lugano in the Swiss National League A in... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
1 year, $1.7 million |
| Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
2 years, $3.6 million |
| Antero Nittymaki | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 years, $4 million |
| Brandon Bochenski Brandon Bochenski Brandon Bochenski is an American professional ice hockey player. He has played in the National Hockey League for several teams. He is currently with Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Early years:... |
Barys Astana Barys Astana Hockey Club Barys is a professional ice hockey team based in Astana, Kazakhstan. They compete in the Chernyshev Division of the Kontinental Hockey League.-History:... |
1 year |
| David Hale | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $675,000 |
| Mark Parrish Mark Parrish Mark Daniel Parrish is an American professional ice hockey right winger in the Ottawa Senators organization. He has played 10 seasons in the NHL for the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres-Playing... |
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
1 year, $600,000 |
Claimed via waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Mattias Ritola Mattias Ritola Mattias Ritola is a professional Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for MODO of the Swedish Elite League .-Playing career:... |
Detroit Red Wings | October 5, 2010 |
Lost via waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Curtis McElhinney Curtis McElhinney Robert Curtis McElhinney is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. McElhinney was a sixth-round selection of the Flames, 176th overall, at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
Ottawa Senators | February 28, 2011 |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Mark Barberio | 3 years, $1.74 million entry-level contract |
| Martin St. Louis Martin St. Louis Martin St. Louis is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
4 years, $22.5 million |
| Mitch Fritz Mitch Fritz Mitch Fritz is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who last played for the Norfolk Admirals under the Tampa Bay Lightning organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Mike Lundin Mike Lundin Mike Lundin is an American professional ice hockey player, who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . He attended college at the University of Maine.-Minnesota Wild:... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Teddy Purcell Teddy Purcell Edward "Teddy" Purcell is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Blair Jones Blair Jones Blair Jones is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.Blair Jones scored his first NHL goal on January 30, 2007 against the Los Angeles Kings on goalie Sean Burke.... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Paul Szczechura Paul Szczechura Paul Szczechura is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Nate Thompson Nate Thompson Nate Scott Thompson is an American ice hockey player, currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $625,000 |
| Vladimir Mihalik Vladimír Mihálik Vladimír Mihálik is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with Lev Poprad of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Radko Gudas Radko Gudas Radko Gudas is a Czech professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.Gudas played in the Czech Extraliga with HC Kladno during the 2008–09... |
3 years, $1.8 million entry-level contract |
| Steve Downie Steve Downie Steve Downie is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
2 years, $3.7 million |
| Alex Hutchings Alex Hutchings Alex Hutchings is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Florida Everblades in the ECHL. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 4th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.... |
3 years, $1.75 million entry-level contract |
| Nate Thompson | 2 years, $1.7 million contract extension |
| Richard Panik Richard Pánik Richard Pánik is a Slovak ice hockey player. Pánik was drafted in the second round, 52nd overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played two years professionally for HC Oceláři Třinec of the Czech Extraliga before being drafted. After being drafted in 2009, Pánik attended... |
3 years, $2.22 million entry-level contract |
Draft picks
Tampa Bay will pick at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | Club Team |
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| 1 | 6 | Brett Connolly Brett Connolly Brett Connolly is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was named the WHL and CHL Rookie of the Year in 2008–09 after becoming the first 16-year-old to score 30 goals in the WHL in 13 years. He was selected sixth overall by the Tampa Bay... |
RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Prince George Cougars Prince George Cougars The Prince George Cougars are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The team is based in Prince George, British Columbia, and plays its home games at the CN Centre... (Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 3 | 63 (from Florida via Los Angeles) | Brock Beukeboom | D | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 66 | Radko Gudas Radko Gudas Radko Gudas is a Czech professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.Gudas played in the Czech Extraliga with HC Kladno during the 2008–09... |
D | Everett Silvertips Everett Silvertips The Everett Silvertips are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League that plays in Everett, Washington. They joined the league as an expansion team for the 2003–04 WHL season. The team name comes from the silvertip bear... (Western Hockey League) |
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| 3 | 72 (from Anaheim) | Adam Janosik | D | Gatineau Olympiques Gatineau Olympiques The Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have... (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 4 | 96 | Geoffrey Schemitsch | D | Owen Sound Attack Owen Sound Attack The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.-History:... (Ontario Hockey League) |
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| 4 | 118 (from San Jose) | James Mullin | C/RW | Shattuck-Saint Mary's Shattuck-Saint Mary's Shattuck-St Mary's School is a coeducational Episcopal Church-affiliated boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota, and is known for its Centers of Excellence hockey, soccer, music and figure skating programs.-National recognition:... (United States High School-MN Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... ) |
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| 6 | 156 | Brendan O'Donnell | C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... |
Winnipeg South Blues Winnipeg South Blues The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs... (Manitoba Junior Hockey League Manitoba Junior Hockey League The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is a Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The MJHL is one of eleven Junior 'A' Hockey Leagues in Canada and is a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League .... ) |
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| 7 | 186 | Teigan Zahn | D | Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... (Western Hockey League) |
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Final roster
Updated April 29, 2011.|}
Norfolk Admirals
The Lightnings' American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate will remain to be the Norfolk Admirals
Norfolk Admirals
The Norfolk Admirals are a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Admirals play in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Scope.-History:...
in the 2010–11
2010–11 AHL season
The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011...
season.
Florida Everblades
The Florida EverbladesFlorida Everblades
The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998...
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
and the Lightning entered a one-year affiliation agreement for the 2010–11
2010–11 ECHL season
The 2010–11 ECHL season is the 23rd season of the ECHL. The regular season schedule runs from October 15, 2010 to April 2, 2011. The Kelly Cup playoffs followed the regular season, with the first playoff game held on April 4, 2011, all the way to late May or early June...
season on July 29, 2010.